Freelance Content Writer

Homebase, Inc.; Berkeley (CA); Remote; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Valor Compounding Pharmacy is seeking a Content Writer for a 6-month independent contractor engagement. This remote role is up to 20 hours per week, with deadlines agreed in advance.

You will create clear, accurate content for patients, prescribers, and partners across our website, emails, social channels, and educational materials. Responsibilities include translating complex pharmacy topics into accessible language, collaborating with pharmacists, ensuring regulatory compliance, upholding our

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional writing experience, preferably in healthcare, pharmacy, or life sciences.
• Established freelance or independent writing business with other clients.
• Provides own equipment and software.
• Portfolio or writing samples demonstrating range across formats (web, email, long-form, social).
• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong grasp of grammar, style, and editing.
• Familiarity with SEO and content management systems (WordPress).
• Experience writing about regulated or technical topics is a plus.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in the English language.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work independently, manage simultaneous projects, and meet deadlines within a fast-paced and changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit content for website, blog, email campaigns, social media, and education materials.
• Translate complex topics into accessible language for patients and healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and subject matter experts; have content reviewed by a pharmacist before publishing.
• Ensure content follows regulatory guidelines and company policies; avoid unsupported claims.
• Maintain a consistent brand voice and tone across channels.
• Apply SEO best practices to improve search visibility.
• Research industry trends, competitors, and audience needs to inform content ideas.
• Deliver completed work by agreed deadlines.
• Comply with confidentiality and HIPAA requirements under a BA Agreement when patient data is involved.

Skills

Professional writing

Freelance writing

Portfolio samples

Grammar & editing

SEO familiarity

WordPress

English proficiency

Independent work

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/related field

Tools

WordPress

Job description

About the company

Valor Compounding Pharmacy has a culture that doesn't just talk about core values, but exemplifies them in everything we do. They are: do the right thing, quality matters, question everything, and growth through care. We believe in investing in our people, playing to their strengths, and putting the right people in the right seats. To learn more about our culture, please visit our careers page on our website.

About the role

The Content Writer creates clear, accurate, and engaging written content for patients, prescribers, and partners across Valor's website, email, social media, and educational materials. This is a 6-month independent contractor engagement. Hours will vary based on project volume, up to 20 hours per week; any hours beyond that require Valor's prior written approval. Work is remote, and the contractor sets their own schedule as long as agreed deadlines are met.

Scope of work

• Write and edit content for the website, blog, email campaigns, social media, and patient and provider education materials
• Translate complex pharmacy and compounding topics into clear, accessible language for patients and healthcare professionals
• Collaborate with pharmacists and subject matter experts to ensure all content is accurate; have all clinical content reviewed and approved by a pharmacist before publishing
• Ensure all content follows applicable regulatory guidelines and company policies, and avoids unsupported claims about compounded medications
• Maintain a consistent brand voice and tone across all channels
• Apply SEO best practices to improve search visibility for web content
• Research industry trends, competitors, and audience needs to inform content ideas
• Deliver completed work by agreed project deadlines
• Comply with Valor's confidentiality agreement and, if any patient information is involved, HIPAA requirements under a Business Associate Agreement

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional writing experience, preferably in healthcare, pharmacy, or life sciences
• Established freelance or independent writing business, with other clients preferred
• Provides their own equipment and software
• Portfolio or writing samples demonstrating range across formats (web, email, long-form, social)
• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong grasp of grammar, style, and editing
• Familiarity with SEO and content management systems (e.g., WordPress)
• Experience writing about regulated or technical topics is a plus
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in the English language
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to work independently, manage simultaneous projects, and meet deadlines within a fast-paced and changing environment

This project is a fit if

• You want to use your writing skills to help patients and providers understand their care
• You believe in and can demonstrate our core values
• You are comfortable with a fast-paced, dynamic, and growing pharmacy business based in Berkeley, CA
• You enjoy meaningful healthcare writing with clear project briefs

The rate for this engagement is $30 to $40 per hour, based on writing samples and experience. Contractors invoice Valor monthly and are responsible for their own taxes and insurance.

• As a contract position, this role is not eligible for Valor's employee benefits program.

This document provides a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not an exhaustive list. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ based on business conditions and project needs. Final scope, deliverables, rate, and term will be set out in a written independent contractor agreement.

Valor Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. is an equal opportunity organization. We have a diverse group of hardworking people who thrive in dynamic environments. In 2020, Valor was ranked in Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies, awarded by the San Francisco Business Times Leadership Trust, and accredited by the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB). We are a multi-state licensed 503A sterile and non-sterile compounding pharmacy. We pride ourselves on our innovation, data-driven decision-making, and quality in patient care, medications, and experience.

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